Battle of Convoy HX 233 B

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic_Convoy
gptkbp:aftermath Increased Allied naval escorts
gptkbp:casualties Allied ships sunk
German U-boats lost
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Karl_Dönitz
Admiral Max Horton
gptkbp:date 1943-03-16
March 16, 1943
gptkbp:duration 1 day
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_theater_of_World_War_II
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic
gptkbp:historical_significance Impact on naval warfare
Lessons learned for future engagements
Contribution to Allied victory in the Atlantic
Influence on convoy tactics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Convoy HX 233 B
gptkbp:involved_forces Merchant ships
U-boats
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Kriegsmarine
gptkb:starship
gptkbp:location gptkb:North_Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:military_strategy Convoy system
gptkbp:notable_ships HMS Lagan
10 U-boats
40 merchant ships
HMS Oribi
HMS Towy
U-boat U-221
U-boat U-606
gptkbp:outcome Disruption of German U-boat operations
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:related_event U-boat campaign
Convoy HX 233
gptkbp:result Allied victory
gptkbp:significance Protection of Allied shipping
gptkbp:strategic_importance Supply lines to Europe
gptkbp:type Naval engagement